Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 603 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask first, then think): Find the skill in the question: thinking habits, question words, open or closed, clear or unclear, or claim and reason. Use that lesson’s tip — how do you know; who / when / where / why / how; yes-no or not; what detail is missing; is there a real reason? Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is the sky blue?” (b) “How are kites made?” (c) “Did it rain today?” (d) “Is this kite new?”
2. 2.🔒 What is a closed question? (a) a why question (b) a long story (c) a yes/no question (d) a how question
3. 3.True or false: “The match is at the usual place, some day.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “it is obvious” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “Both answers sound good. Let me compare them.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔓 What is an open question? (a) it needs an explanation (b) a trick question (c) a rude question (d) a yes/no question
7. 7.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) shares without checking (b) listens to both sides (c) changes mind with proof (d) spots missing facts
9. 9.📅 Your friend says, “Come over on Friday.” You are not sure which Friday. You ask… (a) “Can I bring snacks?” (b) “This Friday or next?” (c) “Are you sure?” (d) “Why Friday?”
10. 10.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) closed (b) open
11. 11.Which of these is a real reason? (a) just because (b) end of story (c) because I said so (d) the bus is full
12. 12.True or false: “the person in charge” is found with a “who” question. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
14. 14.🎯 Why is critical thinking useful? (a) to look clever (b) to win every fight (c) to stop asking (d) to make better choices
15. 15.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Is it big?” (c) “How does it work?” (d) “Do you have it?”
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason she cried (b) the day of the trip (c) the room of the meeting (d) the friend who helped
17. 17.True or false: “end of story” is not a real reason. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧭 Someone gives you directions too fast. What is best? (a) guess the way (b) pretend you got it (c) ask them to repeat it (d) nod and walk off
19. 19.❓ Which question word helps you find out the author of a book? (a) when (b) why (c) who (d) how
20. 20.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) your best friend (b) the school name (c) the exact date (d) the colour of ink
21. 21.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Why do you think so?” (c) “Is it Monday?” (d) “Who are you?”
22. 22.True or false: “spots missing facts” is not critical thinking. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Can you show me one?” (b) “Do you mean Friday?” (c) “What time, exactly?” (d) “Can we skip it?”
24. 24.🧪 A scientist wants to learn something new. She mostly asks… (a) no questions (b) why and how questions (c) yes/no questions only (d) rude questions
25. 25.🧱 What is a claim? (a) an idea said to be true (b) a maths sum (c) a kind of question (d) a funny story
26. 26.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
27. 27.❓ Which word starts a question about a reason? (a) who (b) why (c) when (d) where
28. 28.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “What’s for lunch?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
29. 29.True or false: “copies what all do” is what a critical thinker does. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Is this kite new?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🛒 A poster says “The best bag in the world!” A critical thinker asks… (a) “Where do I pay?” (b) “Can I buy two?” (c) “What makes it best?” (d) “Is it blue?”
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the date of the exam (c) the day of the trip (d) the year it was built
33. 33.Which of these is what a critical thinker does? (a) believes every rumour (b) changes mind with proof (c) shares without checking (d) hears only one side
34. 34.💡 Real reason or not: “because I said so”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
35. 35.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) bags like the dark (c) just because (d) mornings are rushed
36. 36.True or false: “We should plant trees here. Just do it.” is a claim with a reason. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a real reason? (a) it is obvious (b) just because (c) it saves water (d) because I said so
38. 38.True or false: “Bring two empty bottles for Monday’s craft class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “The trip is sometime soon. Bring the stuff.” is unclear — ask a question. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Do you mean Friday?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”

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